Atty. Derek Heath Potts
Derek Heath Potts is a lawyer practicing business law, labour and employment, insurance and 8 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Derek Heath Potts is a Founder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Potts Law Firm. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996), Kansas (1997), Arkansas (2006), and Texas (2010). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City (J.D., 1996) and William Jewell College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Heath Potts is a lawyer practicing business law, labour and employment, insurance and 8 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Derek practices at The Potts Law Firm, LLP in Houston, TX and 1 other location
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Derek Heath Potts's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Heath Potts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Derek Heath Potts is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek Heath Potts is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek Heath Potts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Heath Potts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Derek Heath Potts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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